by NYC27
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Moderator: MEC407
newpylong wrote: ↑Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:13 am No it's not. They only need Selkirk for heavy repairs if the RR is 40 MPH. The Waterville back shop would likely go away. They'll still need a place to fuel, sand and inspect, light repairs etc.Right the Waterville backshop and work equipment shop will be shut down right away. They probably could use a running repair/fueling shop in Maine, but the Waterville engine house is going to be too out of the way and old. There will only be a couple of other units outside of Portland and the PORU/RUPO service after the service is streamlined, branches pruned and the remaining mill switchers contracted out (Rileys loco/crews, SAPPI loco only). Look for the main part of Rigby to be cut back to about 10 tracks too. If they are smart they will pull every other track to make it easier to plow in the winter.